I found these in 1871 census, don't know if it's them, but hope it helps.
Academy Hill, Jarrow
Sarah Mitchell, wife, mar, 37, seaman's wife, born South Shields
Matthew, son. unm, 16, Born South Shields
Robert, son, 14, do
William,son, 10, do
John, son, 6, do
Mary E, daur, 2, do